Home |
Search |
Today's Posts |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Cats - in pots...
After getting fed up with the neighbors cats doing their business in
my garden, I got two kittens of my own to act as deterrents ( well when they have grown up that is). They are now about 6 months old and are settling in very well. However one of the little blighters as soon as he sees a pot, immediately goes and has a dig and a pee. The question to all the cat owners / gardeners is how do you stop a cat peeing in your pots? Rick.... |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
"Rick" wrote in message ... After getting fed up with the neighbors cats doing their business in my garden, I got two kittens of my own to act as deterrents ( well when they have grown up that is). They are now about 6 months old and are settling in very well. However one of the little blighters as soon as he sees a pot, immediately goes and has a dig and a pee. The question to all the cat owners / gardeners is how do you stop a cat peeing in your pots? Rick.... Take the pots away so it doesn't have a pot to p*ss in? Sorry bad joke.... have you tried a sharp gravel dressing on top of soil? |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
In article , Jackie Whitehouse
writes "Rick" wrote in message .. . After getting fed up with the neighbors cats doing their business in my garden, I got two kittens of my own to act as deterrents ( well when they have grown up that is). They are now about 6 months old and are settling in very well. However one of the little blighters as soon as he sees a pot, immediately goes and has a dig and a pee. The question to all the cat owners / gardeners is how do you stop a cat peeing in your pots? Rick.... Take the pots away so it doesn't have a pot to p*ss in? Sorry bad joke.... have you tried a sharp gravel dressing on top of soil? They won't use it once it's full of plants. Till then, stick short twigs vertically about 3 inches apart over the surface of the pot. -- Kay "Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river" |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
"Rick" wrote in message ... After getting fed up with the neighbors cats doing their business in my garden, I got two kittens of my own to act as deterrents ( well when they have grown up that is). They are now about 6 months old and are settling in very well. However one of the little blighters as soon as he sees a pot, immediately goes and has a dig and a pee. The question to all the cat owners / gardeners is how do you stop a cat peeing in your pots? Kill the cats, or give them away to someone who does not mind. Franz |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
Rick wrote in message ... After getting fed up with the neighbors cats doing their business in my garden, I got two kittens of my own to act as deterrents ( well when they have grown up that is). They are now about 6 months old and are settling in very well. However one of the little blighters as soon as he sees a pot, immediately goes and has a dig and a pee. The question to all the cat owners / gardeners is how do you stop a cat peeing in your pots? Rick.... |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
Rick wrote in message ... After getting fed up with the neighbors cats doing their business in my garden, I got two kittens of my own to act as deterrents ( well when they have grown up that is). They are now about 6 months old and are settling in very well. However one of the little blighters as soon as he sees a pot, immediately goes and has a dig and a pee. The question to all the cat owners / gardeners is how do you stop a cat peeing in your pots? Rick.... Hi Rick, Give each kitten its own tray or pot of compost. When it is about to wee in the wrong pot (any pot other than its own), grab the wee critter and put it gently in its designated loo and ask it nicely (yes, really!) to perform there instead. Make sure the siting of the pots is likely to make moggychops feel safe and sheltered. Any anger or bullying on your part will make the litter pot the very last place on earth it will want to go. In the meantime, raise any planted pots out of reach or cover them with mesh. It is important that the cats do not encounter these pots until their scent is neutralised, otherwise they will feel the need to refresh their scent-marking. You say that one of your cats is a male (I hope they both aren't); its scenting/toileting activity may be Tom's way of saying he is the more dominant cat. This is okay - one of your cats should be allowed to be dominant. (If both cats are male, this is where you may have trouble; if you're lucky, Tom 2 may happily become subordinate). So, even indoors and especially at feeding times call Tom 1 first, then Tom 2 second. When putting food down, say "this is 1's dinner, this is 2's dinner". Yes, I know it sounds a bit daft, but it's worked for me for 25 years of cat training. Extra hint: until they're used to obeying orders indoors, be very careful about giving orders outdoors. Moggychops can ignore you and run away outside; this teaches Moggychops that you have no control over him. For outdoor training, (say, if you want Puss to come in) take out a treat or wait till Puss is on its way in, *then* call his name (it works because he wants to come in). Praise Puss to glory so he thinks it's a great idea to respond to you. Hope this helps. (Sorry to other urglers if this has become a bit off-topic). Spider |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
|
#8
|
|||
|
|||
On Mon, 31 Jan 2005 12:48:35 -0000, "Spider"
wrote: Rick wrote in message .. . After getting fed up with the neighbors cats doing their business in my garden, I got two kittens of my own to act as deterrents ( well when they have grown up that is). They are now about 6 months old and are settling in very well. However one of the little blighters as soon as he sees a pot, immediately goes and has a dig and a pee. The question to all the cat owners / gardeners is how do you stop a cat peeing in your pots? Rick.... Hi Rick, Give each kitten its own tray or pot of compost. When it is about to wee in the wrong pot (any pot other than its own), grab the wee critter and put it gently in its designated loo and ask it nicely (yes, really!) to perform there instead. Make sure the siting of the pots is likely to make moggychops feel safe and sheltered. Any anger or bullying on your part will make the litter pot the very last place on earth it will want to go. In the meantime, raise any planted pots out of reach or cover them with mesh. It is important that the cats do not encounter these pots until their scent is neutralised, otherwise they will feel the need to refresh their scent-marking. You say that one of your cats is a male (I hope they both aren't); its scenting/toileting activity may be Tom's way of saying he is the more dominant cat. This is okay - one of your cats should be allowed to be dominant. (If both cats are male, this is where you may have trouble; if you're lucky, Tom 2 may happily become subordinate). So, even indoors and especially at feeding times call Tom 1 first, then Tom 2 second. When putting food down, say "this is 1's dinner, this is 2's dinner". Yes, I know it sounds a bit daft, but it's worked for me for 25 years of cat training. Extra hint: until they're used to obeying orders indoors, be very careful about giving orders outdoors. Moggychops can ignore you and run away outside; this teaches Moggychops that you have no control over him. For outdoor training, (say, if you want Puss to come in) take out a treat or wait till Puss is on its way in, *then* call his name (it works because he wants to come in). Praise Puss to glory so he thinks it's a great idea to respond to you. Hope this helps. (Sorry to other urglers if this has become a bit off-topic). Spider Many thanks for the info. Yes they are both males, but neither seems dominant at the moment. Will try your suggestions at once. Again , many thanks. Rick... |
Reply |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
GreeNeem Bio Pots - Biodegradable Nursery Containers / Pots | Gardening | |||
offer:flower pot,Products including Ceramic Flower Pot,Imitate Porcelain Flower Pot,Wood Flower Pot,Stone Flower Pot,Imitate Stone Flower Pot,Hanging Flower Pot,Flower Pot Wall Hanging,Bonsai Pots,Root Carving&Hydroponics Pots | Texas | |||
Cats terrorise my fish! | Ponds | |||
Cats any ideas update | United Kingdom | |||
cats | United Kingdom |